Minnesota Statutes 347.31 – Definitions
Subdivision 1.Terms.
For the purpose of sections 347.31 to 347.40 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given to them.
Subd. 2.Kennel.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 347.31
- abode: means domicile;
(2) "action" means any proceeding in any court of this state;
(3) "adult" means an individual 18 years of age or over;
(4) "as now provided by law" means a reference to the laws in force at the time the law containing the phrase was finally enacted;
(5) "as provided by law" means a reference to the laws in force at the particular time the law containing the phrase is applied;
(6) "attorney at law" means an individual admitted to practice law by a court of record of this state;
(7) "attorney of record" means an attorney at law who is entered on the docket or record of a court as appearing for or representing a party in a legal proceeding;
(8) "child" or "children" includes children by birth or adoption;
(9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;
(10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;
(11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;
(12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;
(13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;
(14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;
(15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;
(16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;
(17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;
(18) "notary" means a notary public;
(19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;
(20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 347.31
- abode: means domicile;
(2) "action" means any proceeding in any court of this state;
(3) "adult" means an individual 18 years of age or over;
(4) "as now provided by law" means a reference to the laws in force at the time the law containing the phrase was finally enacted;
(5) "as provided by law" means a reference to the laws in force at the particular time the law containing the phrase is applied;
(6) "attorney at law" means an individual admitted to practice law by a court of record of this state;
(7) "attorney of record" means an attorney at law who is entered on the docket or record of a court as appearing for or representing a party in a legal proceeding;
(8) "child" or "children" includes children by birth or adoption;
(9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;
(10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;
(11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;
(12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;
(13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;
(14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;
(15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;
(16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;
(17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;
(18) "notary" means a notary public;
(19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;
(20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
“Kennel” means any place, building, tract of land, abode, or vehicle wherein or whereupon dogs or cats are kept, congregated, or confined, if the dogs or cats were obtained from municipalities, pounds, auctions, or by advertising for unwanted dogs or cats, or dogs or cats strayed, abandoned, or stolen. “Kennel” does not include a pound owned and operated by any political subdivision of the state or a person‘s home where dogs or cats are kept as pets.
Subd. 3.Premises.
“Premises” means any building, structure, shelter, or land wherein or whereon dogs or cats are kept or confined.
Subd. 4.Dealer.
“Dealer” means a public or private agency, person, society, or corporation that is licensed or is required to be licensed as a “Class B dealer” under United States Code, title 7, §§ 2131 to 2155, as amended through December 31, 1986, who sells or transfers dogs or cats to institutions or to other dealers who sell or transfer to institutions.
Subd. 5.Institution.
“Institution” means a school or college of agriculture, veterinary medicine, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or other educational or scientific organization properly concerned with the investigation of living organisms, instruction concerning the structure or functions of living organisms, or the cause, prevention, control, or cure of diseases or abnormal conditions of human beings or animals.